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Pengiran Ismail
Pengiran Ismail bin Pengiran Damit is a Bruneian architect and noble politician, known for designing the Istana Nurul Iman. He served as the minister of development from 1986 until his dismissal in 2001. Later, he became embroiled in a corruption trial, where he was found guilty of 11 counts of corruption and sentenced to seven years in prison. Education In 1966, Awangku Ismail studied at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College before being awarded a government scholarship to continue his education in the UK. Political career Early career Pengiran Ismail has served as the Istana Project Supervisor (IPS) since the late 1970s under the directive of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. In this role, he oversaw the Public Works Department, the Housing Development Department, and the IPS office, taking ultimate responsibility for planning, contracting, and executing Brunei's housing and public works projects. As IPS, he managed government initiatives, including projects commissioned by the ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheteria
The Cheteria are a group of royal dignitaries within the Sultanate of Brunei whose position ranks below the Royal Wazir but above the Manteri. Each carry specialized tasks and report directly to the Sultan of Brunei. The Cheteria hierarchy is structured around what is known as the Four Fold system which expands up to 32 folds. The title of Cheteria are only bestowed upon the Pengiran, especially to the caste of Pengiran known as the Pengiran Peranakan. The awarding of such titles are held in a ceremony called "mengangkat". History The word ''cheteria'' likely derives from the name of the Kshatriya warrior caste in Hinduism. These Bruneian traditional officials, who were part of the second class of officials in the country's traditional administration, were crucial to the state's decision-making process. In contrast to the wazir (vizier), who were solely picked from the core aristocracy, they were recited from both the core and common nobility. The Pengiran Shahbandar, or minste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASEAN
ASEAN ( , ), officially the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a Political union, political and economic union of 10 member Sovereign state, states in Southeast Asia, which promotes intergovernmental organization, intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economy, economic, Politics, political, security, Military alliance, military, educational, and Sociocultural system, sociocultural integration between its members and countries in the Asia-Pacific. The union has a total area of and an estimated total population of about 668million. ASEAN's primary objective was to accelerate economic growth and through that social progress and cultural development. A secondary objective was to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, UN Charter. With some of the fastest growing economies in the world, ASEAN has broadened its objective beyond the economic and social spheres. In 2003, ASEAN moved along th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brunei Times
''The Brunei Times'' was an independent English-language daily compact broadsheet newspaper published in Brunei Darussalam from 2006 to 2016. It was owned by Brunei Times PLC. History The paper was introduced at a soft launch on 1 July 2006 at The Mall, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam, and carried the motto "Fresh Ideas, New Option, Global Vision". It was offered on a complimentary basis until 16 July 2006. The paper went to print in their new printing plant in Junjungan while moving away from its original broadsheet format to a newer compact broadsheet on 28 March 2007. April 2007 saw ''The Brunei Times'' working closely with the Ministry of Communication on the United Nations First Global Road Safety Week Seminar that was held in the International Convention Centre in Berakas, Brunei. In May, ''The Brunei Times'' was nominated to be the Official Media for BRIDEX organised by the Ministry of Defence that was held at the International Convention Centre from 31 May to 2 June. Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sendirian Berhad
A private company limited by shares is a class of private limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, certain Commonwealth countries, and the Republic of Ireland. It has shareholders with limited liability and its shares may not be offered to the general public, unlike those of a public limited company. "Limited by shares" means that the liability of the shareholders to creditors of the company is limited to the capital originally invested, i.e. the nominal value of the shares and any premium paid in return for the issue of the shares by the company. A shareholder's personal assets are thus protected in the event of the company's insolvency, but any money invested in the company may be lost. A limited company may be "private" or "public". A private limited company's disclosure requirements are lighter, but its shares may not be offered to the general public and therefore cannot be traded on a public stock exchange. This is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister's Office (Brunei)
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO; ms, Jabatan Perdana Menteri, ''JPM'') is the leading and largest cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei. It serves as the immediate office of the country's prime minister, as well as oversees several key government departments. It was established immediately upon Brunei's independence on 1 January 1984, with Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei, being the first and only Prime Minister to date. The leadership also consists of a Senior Minister (), introduced in 2005 and has since been held by the Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, a Special Advisor () to His Majesty, as well as a few in-house ministers and deputy ministers. The ministry is located in Bandar Seri Begawan with two headquarters, one located at Istana Nurul Iman and another at a building at Jalan Perdana Menteri. Portfolio The ministry oversees the largest portfolio in the cabinet with 19 departments. They include: * Audit Department — office of the country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunei Investment Agency
The Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) is a government-owned corporation that reports to the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Brunei. Established in 1983, its offices are located in Bandar Seri Begawan at the Ministry of Finance HQ. Data on the agency's assets are not reported to the public and the Sultan and his assets, to a certain degree, are also incorporated in the agency; however the extent is unknown. Legal status Prior to Brunei's independence, the country's investment portfolio was administered by the British Crown. The BIA was established under an Act of the Government of Brunei and became functional from 1 July 1983. The objective defined under the Act is to hold and manage the General Reserve Fund of the Government and all its external assets. The agency manages 40% of Brunei's foreign reserves, remainder being managed by eight foreign organizations. The Sultan of Brunei and Yang de Pertuan have the authority to specify any other issues that need to be addres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amedeo Development Corporation
Amedeo Development Corporation (ADC), a private limited company owned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah, was Brunei's largest private company and played a significant role in Brunei's economy. However, the country faced considerable economic challenges during the 1997 Asian financial crisis, compounded by fluctuations in oil prices. In 1998, Brunei entered a moderate recession following the collapse of Amedeo, whose ambitious projects had previously driven domestic economic growth. Despite these setbacks, moderate yet steady economic growth was eventually restored, aided by rising oil prices and the successful reorganisation of Amedeo's investments. History Founding years In 1992, Jefri Bolkiah was appointed minister of finance and chairman of the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA), tasked with managing the sultanate's extensive oil wealth. In this role, he launched Amedeo, an ambitious initiative to develop a luxurious residential, commercial, and entertainment complex in Brunei. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Jefri Bolkiah
A prince is a male ruler (ranked below a king, grand prince, and grand duke) or a male member of a monarch's or former monarch's family. ''Prince'' is also a title of nobility (often highest), often hereditary, in some European states. The female equivalent is a princess. The English word derives, via the French word ''prince'', from the Latin noun , from (first) and (head), meaning "the first, foremost, the chief, most distinguished, noble ruler, prince". Historical background The Latin word (older Latin *prīsmo-kaps, literally "the one who takes the first lace/position), became the usual title of the informal leader of the Roman senate some centuries before the transition to empire, the ''princeps senatus''. Emperor Augustus established the formal position of monarch on the basis of principate, not dominion. He also tasked his grandsons as summer rulers of the city when most of the government were on holiday in the country or attending religious rituals, and, for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Development Plan (Brunei)
The National Development Plan (NDP) or natively known as (RKN), is the name assigned by the government of Brunei to a plan designed to carry out Wawasan Brunei 2035 and Diversification (finance), diversify the economy by putting projects, programs, and initiatives into action. The RKN and planning were carried out under the direction of the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS). In 17 National Housing Scheme (RPN) zones covering a total area of , 30,296 homes were built under the Landless Indigenous Citizens' Housing Scheme (STKRJ) and the Land Scheme since the scheme's introduction in 1984. Under the two Public housing in Brunei, housing schemes, it has used land lots comprising hectares across Districts of Brunei, four districts have been awarded since the program's inception in 1984. This information was disclosed on 9 February 2023. The program is administered and maintained nationally by the Housing Development Department (JKP). Background In the 16th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD; french: Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques, ''OCDE'') is an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. It is a forum whose member countries describe themselves as committed to democracy and the market economy, providing a platform to compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practices, and coordinate domestic and international policies of its members. The majority of OECD members are high-income economies with a very high Human Development Index (HDI), and are regarded as developed countries. Their collective population is 1.38 billion. , the OECD member countries collectively comprised 62.2% of global nominal GDP (US$49.6 trillion) and 42.8% of global GDP (Int$54.2 trillion) at purchasing power parity. The OECD is an official United Nations observer. In April 1948, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayyidina 'Othman Secondary School
Sayyidina 'Othman Secondary School ( or ''SMSO'') is a government secondary school in Bukit Beruang, a settlement in Tutong District, Brunei. The school provides five years of general secondary education leading up to O Level qualification. As of 2018, the principal of Sayyidina 'Othman Secondary School is Vincent Andrew. History On 9 May 1994, Bukit Beruang Secondary School officially opened. It was renamed Sayyidina 'Othman Secondary School on 30 July 1996, with the help of Pengiran Ismail. Beginning on 18 March 2002, the school also served as the district's sixth-form center until December 2011. Currently, lower and upper secondary level education is provided by the school. See also * List of secondary schools in Brunei This is a list of secondary schools in Brunei. The schools may be a general secondary school, which leads to GCE 'O' Level and IGCSE qualifications, or in the Arabic religious stream, culminating in the sitting of '' Sijil Pelajaran Ugama Brune ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
